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relieving

UK
/rɪˈliːvɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈlivɪŋ/

Translations

relievinggerund / present participle
UK
/rɪˈliːvɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈlivɪŋ/
Used as an adjective derived from the present participle of "relieve".
A cool, relieving breeze swept across the desert.
Une brise fraîche et soulageante a balayé le désert.
de relèveEmployé surtout pour des personnes ou des équipes qui remplacent temporairement un autre service.
Relieving crews boarded the ship at dawn.
Les équipes de relève sont montées à bord du navire à l’aube.
de déchargeTerme technique en architecture et en ingénierie.
A relieving arch distributes the load so the wall below does not buckle.
Un arc de décharge répartit la charge afin que le mur en dessous ne se déforme pas.
Additional translations
apaisantSurtout pour une sensation ou un effet qui calme la douleur, le stress ou l’inconfort.
Synonyms
soothing
comforting
alleviating
easeful
pacifying
relievingnoun
relievings
pl
UK
/rɪˈliːvɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈlivɪŋ/
Uncountable noun meaning the act or process of relieving.
soulagementAu sens de diminution de la douleur, de la tension ou de la difficulté.
The relieving of tension in the cables prevented the structure from collapsing.
Le soulagement de la tension dans les câbles a empêché la structure de s’effondrer.
relèveAu sens de remplacement temporaire d’une personne en poste.
The relieving of the commander after the defeat surprised everyone.
La relève du commandant après la défaite a surpris tout le monde.
Synonyms
relief
alleviation
easing
assuagement
mitigation
reprieve
respite
comfort
succor
palliation
relieveverb

relieving

Gerund

relieved
Past Simple
relieved
Past Participle
relieving
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈliːv/
US
/rɪˈliv/
soulagerSens général : diminuer une douleur, une gêne ou une difficulté.
The medication helped to relieve her headache.
Le médicament a aidé à soulager son mal de tête.
déchargerSens administratif ou professionnel : dispenser d’une tâche ou d’une responsabilité.
The manager relieved him from his duties for the day.
Le directeur l'a déchargé de ses fonctions pour la journée.
se soulagerSe dit d’une fonction corporelle ; emploi réfléchi, souvent avec une tournure euphémistique.
He excused himself to the bushes to relieve himself.
Il s'est excusé et est allé dans les buissons pour se soulager.
releverSens militaire : dégager ou remplacer des troupes ou une place assiégée.
Reinforcements were dispatched to relieve the encircled city.
Des renforts ont été envoyés pour relever la ville encerclée.
Additional translations
remplacerAu sens de prendre la place de quelqu’un, surtout temporairement.
délesterSens courant avec un complément introduit par « de » : enlever un fardeau, une préoccupation ou une charge.
détrousserSens figuré ou euphémistique : voler quelqu’un.
allégerSens esthétique : atténuer la monotonie ou la lourdeur d’un ensemble.
Synonyms
alleviate
ease
mitigate
soothe
calm
pacify
assuage
diminish
lighten
reduce
Antonyms
aggravate
intensify
worsen

Definitions

relievinggerund / present participle
Giving relief from pain, distress, or difficulty; soothing or alleviating.
A cool, relieving breeze swept across the desert.
Replacing another person or group on duty; acting as a substitute or relief.
Relieving crews boarded the ship at dawn.
Designed to bear or transfer weight away from another structural element, thereby reducing stress.
A relieving arch distributes the load so the wall below does not buckle.
relievingnoun
The act or process of making something less severe or painful; relief.
The relieving of tension in the cables prevented the structure from collapsing.
The act of freeing someone from a responsibility, position, or duty; dismissal or replacement.
The relieving of the commander after the defeat surprised everyone.
relieveverb
To alleviate or reduce pain, distress, or difficulty.
The medication helped to relieve her headache.
To free someone from a duty or responsibility.
The manager relieved him from his duties for the day.
To replace someone in a position or role, especially temporarily.
The night shift worker arrived to relieve the day shift worker.
To release someone from a burden or pressure.
He was relieved of his financial worries after winning the lottery.
To take or steal something from someone, often used humorously or euphemistically.
The pickpocket deftly relieved the tourist of his wallet.
To urinate or defecate, usually expressed reflexively as "relieve oneself."
He excused himself to the bushes to relieve himself.
To free (a besieged town, fortress, or group of troops) by the arrival of military aid.
Reinforcements were dispatched to relieve the encircled city.
To lessen monotony or dullness by introducing contrast, variety, or ornamentation; to enliven or brighten.
A few colorful cushions relieved the otherwise plain décor of the room.
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